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Anegativeattitudetowardsagingandtheagediscalled:
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A. geriatrics

B. racism

C. ageism

D. ethnocentrism

Answer:C v




Whichofthefollowingis notconsidered acorecompetencyfornurses caringforolderadults?
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A. Analyzethe impactofan agingsocietyonthehealthcaresystem v v v v v v v v v v v




B. Obtaincertificationingerontologicalnursingv v v v




C. Preventorreducecommonriskfactorsthatcontributetofunctionaldecline
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D. Recognizeone'sownattitudesaboutaging v v v v v




Answer:B v




Thenursewishestoobtainbasiccertificationinthespecialtyofgerontologicalnursing.Whichofthefollowing is
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vtrueabout this credential? v v




A. thereisanexperiencerequirementv v v v




B. onemust passan exam
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C. onemust haveaBSN v v v v




D. aand b only
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Answer:D v




Whenthenursereads an articleandusesthe findingsofastudytoimprovethequalityofthepatients forwhom shecares, she
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vis implementing the role of:
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A. teacher

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D. advocate

Answer:C v




Alawyerwishestohireanurseconsultantwhohasadvancededucationandcertificationingerontology.Basedon
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vtheirlisted credentials, which of the following nurses best fits his wishes?
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A. SallySmith, RN,BSN,BC v v v v




B. MaryMalloy,RN,MS,GNP v v v v




C. AndyJones, LPN,CRRC v v v




D. GregReed,RN,MSN v v v




Answer:B v




TheAACN/JohnA.HartfordFoundationCompetenciesarehelpfultonursesbecausethey:
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A. offersuggestionsabouthowtogainemploymentingeriatrics
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B. provideaguideline fortheknowledgethatisexpectedtoprovidequalitycaretoolderadults
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C. weredesignedtopreparenursestopasstheStateBoardExam
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D. werewrittenfornursesworkingonagraduatedegreeingerontology
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Answer:B v




Thenursehasaquestion abouttheappropriateness ofanolderpatient'smedicationdose.Whichofthefollowing
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vprofessionals would be best qualified to answer such a question? v v v v v v v v v




A. thegeropsychologist
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C. thefinancialgerontologist
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D. thegerontologicalrehabilitationnurse
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Answer:B v




The health care professional who wants to gain experience in working with older adults who are post-acutely
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vrecoveringfrom serious illness or injury, have challengingmedical issues needing24 hour per daynursing, but who v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v




vcannot yet tolerate a full rehabilitation program maybe best suited for employment in what setting:
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A. acutecarehospital v v




B. assistedliving v




C. rehabilitation

D. subacutecare v




Answer:D v




Whichofthefollowinglevelsofcarewouldbemostappropriateforahealthy84 yearold manwhocantakecare ofhimself,
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vbut wants to live in a place where he can socialize and have help available if needed?
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A. agroupfosterhome
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B. atransitionalcareunit
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C. anindependent unit inaseniorlivingcomplex
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D. assistedlivingin anursinghome v v v v v




Answer:C v




Whichofthefollowingis nottrueabout assistedlivingfacilities?
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A. iftheir careneedsbecometoo great,theymayhavetoseekotherliving arrangements
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B. personspayforassistanceoutofpocket v v v v v v